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Robbinsville’s Cole Patterson crouches in preparation of thwarting Andrews’ A.J. Weaver on a stolen base attempt during May 11’s road game against the Wildcats. Photos by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Knights stung by Jackets

Kevin Hensley

Friday, May 21, 2021

Robbinsville – Despite 12 strikeouts, Hayesville prevailed. The Black Knights (3-4, 3-4) were shutout in their first pairing against the Smoky Mountain Conference-leading Yellow Jackets (6-0, 6-0) on Tuesday, mustering just five hits in a 3-0 loss.

There was little Hayesville’s Adam Cook (5) could do to slow down the progress of Robbinsville’s Isaac Picon during the junior varsity Knights’ 68-0 win over the Yellow Jackets on March 24. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Long-lasting home defense

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Robbinsville – Any reservations about playing on a day’s rest were quickly swatted away. The junior varsity Black Knights (3-1) struck early and often in their second game in three days March 24, pummeling the visiting Hayesville Yellow Jackets 68-0.

Senior Wade Hamilton takes off with one of four Robbinsville interceptions the Knights picked off in Friday’s win. Photos by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

D-fens!

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Hayesville – There’s an old adage that goes something like this: “You can’t have a good offense without great defense.

Turner Jackson (1) pulls away from some heavy Rosman pressure during Robbinsville’s 56-6 win over the Tigers on Feb. 25. Jackson emerged as the Black Knights’ leading rusher in the victory, tallying 71 yards on just five carries. Photos by Montana Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Back at work

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Robbinsville – They scored early and they scored often. In the end, the Robbinsville Black Knights began their quest to successful defend the 1A state title with a 56-6 victory over Rosman. The game ended a 14-month layoff for Robbinsville football, which had last suited up Dec.

Down, but not out

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Robbinsville – Tuesday’s 62-47 home victory was crucial. Not only was it the Robbinsville Black Knights’ (7-4, 5-4) first win over the Cherokee Braves (6-4, 5-4) since Jan. 27, 2017 – a 53-50 home triumph – but it also moved Robbinsville solely into third place in the Smoky Mountain Conference.

Brock Adams races past Hayesville's Brady Shook on a fast break during Friday's 60-56 loss to the Jackets. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Too little, too late

Kevin Hensley

Monday, January 18, 2021

For much of the fourth quarter Friday night, Robbinsville seemed destined to complete a comeback.

Black Knights involved in another near-miss

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Highlands – It is an all-too-familiar scenario: the Robbinsville Black Knights, involved in another nailbiter. During Wednesday, Jan. 22’s make-up game at Highlands, the Knights (1-14, 0-8) found themselves in a 58-58 deadlock with the Highlanders (7-13, 2-2) in the closing seconds of regulation.

Black Knights reach finals

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Hayesville – As expected, Robbinsville Middle School’s strong regular-season campaign cultivated high championship tournament seeding. The Black Knights (13-2) grabbed the No. 1 East seed, while the Lady Knights (10-5) were awarded the No. 2 East seed.

Knights mow down division

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Robbinsville – Amidst a hectic week – filled with conference matches aplenty – Robbinsville wrestling rose to the occasion. The Knights disposed of Murphy 74-6 and Hayesville 60-17 in a Cherokee County tri-match Jan. 9, before traveling to Rosman and downing the Tigers 75-6.

Knights split with Jackets

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Robbinsville – In the lone middle school hoops action of the week, Robbinsville hosted Hayesville on Nov. 25. The Lady Knights improved to 3-1 by picking up a 46-36 victory, while the Knights (3-1) suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of a 54-32 Jackets triumph.